About
Spokane Lotus Academy offers Lotus Self Defense, Ubon Muay Thai, Morning Muay Thai, Dok Bua Luang, Long Nuem, and Balintawak Cuentada. The listed activities include open mat, beginner and intermediate training, striking fundamentals, technical drills, pad holding, footwork, freestyle Muay Thai, Kru readiness, cardio, bag rounds, seven-point warm-ups, Golden Step, Thai sparring, weekly drill application, partner development, visiting-school training, and close-range single-stick instruction in body mechanics, footwork, defense, counters, timing, and sensitivity.
At a glance
- Ages: 0–18 years old
About the provider
Spokane Lotus Academy was established in 1979. The academy says it has trained in the same historic downtown Armory Building location for 30 years and has built history in Spokane for more than four decades. Ajarn Gabe Harrington is named as academy head, and the page also names Sr. Ajarn Roy G. Harrington and Ajarn Precha Mahachanavong. The page describes the academy as a family-led Lotus martial arts academy and the home of Lotus Self Defense in Spokane, with a commitment to useful skill and respectful training. It also lists 2025 Best Martial Arts Gym in the Inlander Readers Poll.
- Lotus Self Defense — Youth & adults · Tuesday 5:00-7:00 PM; Thursday 5:00-7:00 PM · 5:00 open mat, 5:30 beginners, and 6:30 intermediate training.
- Ubon Muay Thai — Monday 5:00-7:00 PM · Culture, traditions, etiquette, striking fundamentals, technical drills, pad holding, and footwork.
- Morning Muay Thai — Tuesday 6:00-8:00 AM; Thursday 6:00-8:00 AM · 6:00-6:30 Wake Up Lao Lao 5K. 6:30-8:00 freestyle Muay Thai, Kru readiness, cardio, and bag rounds.
- Dok Bua Luang — Wednesday 5:00-7:00 PM · Royal Lotus Muay Thai, seven-point warm-ups, Golden Step, and a traditional Thailand workout.
- Long Nuem — Friday 5:00-7:00 PM · Thai sparring, weekly drill application, partner development, and visiting-school training.
- Balintawak Cuentada — Saturday · Close-range single-stick instruction in body mechanics, footwork, defense, counters, timing, and sensitivity.
Beginners are welcome. Youth and adults are mentioned for Lotus Self Defense. Open-gym drop-in is available for Morning Muay Thai on Tuesday and Thursday. The signup form says beginners and experienced students welcome, youth and adult options, and competition, recreation, fitness, and self-defense goals.
Last updated October 28, 2026.
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